I finally got to visit Red Sky Bar, and had a watermelon gin cocktail that got stuck in my head. So the closest Friday after, you bet I made a watermelon based drink. With what else, gin? An oh so simple watermelon gin martini. Ever want to know the set-up that goes into these cocktail
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Fie’s Friday | Basil Gin Smash
Summer months lends itself well to lemons and gin. Add in some basil, and you have the rather refreshing Basil Gin Smash. Trust me this is a drink that doesn't sound like it will work, but really does. Refreshing and slightly sour all in one gin infused drink. Ingredients: 2 shots of gin - I
Fie’s Friday | Glaswegin Gimlet
If we were to talk about classic cocktails, the gimlet would be up there. This is the Glasgow twist, the Glaswegin Gimlet. As with a lot of things, KISS, keep it simple stupid. A Glaswegin Gilmet is no different. The key is in the amount of ice in the shaker and pre-chilling the glass. For
Fie’s Friday | Bramble
Summer cocktails, should be short and sweet. The ideal candidate being the classic Bramble. Originating from the 1980s, it's the definition of a classic cocktail, created by Dick Bradsell. I love the simple ingredients list of a Bramble, with a few bits of fresh fruit. I will always have gin and sugar syrup and Creme
Fie’s Friday | Raspberry Tom Collins
A pretty pink drink with gin? Count me in. A classic Tom Collins with a Raspberry twist, or a Raspberry Tom Collins. I've had this Gin Manual for a few years. A great way to look up a bit more about a gin, as well as suited garnishes and mixers. I decided to use Botanist